Trip Overview
Truly a hiker's paradise, thousands of trails wind their way between
the fantastic pinnacles of the jagged Dolomite Mountains, and the Alta
Via represent the “best of the best.” These routes are multi-day,
hut-to-hut alpine tours, and offer some the most breathtaking,
challenging, multi-day trails available in this mountainous wonderland.
The Alta Via 1 is a fantastic trek, highlighted by breathtaking views, rustic and lively mountain refuges, a sense of excitement of what lies around the next bend or the next pass and the satisfaction of traveling by foot through this beautiful and remote area. On this quick getaway, we’ve shortened the classic trek from 11 days to 6, but retained all the excitement of traveling across the Dolomites! Our linear trip travels north to south through the Italian Alps, covering the first portion of the AV1; beginning in the Sennes and Fanes Nature Reserve, moving south through the Lagazuoi and Cinque Torri areas, and concluding in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
The impressiveness of the scenery and the variety of terrain on this
route is matched only by the warmth and hospitality offered by the
mountain huts. The unusual contrasts in landscapes, changing colours and
textures of the mountains and curious mix of Italian and Austrian
influences means fantastic hiking, stunning scenery, and plenty of
pasta!
Highlights
- Trek the first part of the Alta Via 1 – one of the famous High Routes of the Dolomites!
- Hike hut-to-hut for 4 days and enjoy the atmosphere of a different mountain rifugio each night
- Short on time? This is the ultimate quick getaway for hikers looking for a classic route and a great experience in the Dolomites
Day By Day
Trip itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of the Dolomite Mountains Team and your mountain guide. Daily mileage and altitude gain may vary depending on the device used.
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Day 1
Hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo
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Day 2
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 3
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 4
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 5
Hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo (B)
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Day 6
Accommodation
Great hotels with Dolomite Mountains. Whether intimate lodge, family run B&B, or luxury spa resort, our hotels are unique, eminently local, and hard to leave.
Want to learn more about our Hotels and B&Bs?
The
Dolomites has a multi-faceted culture and history that is reflected in
each village we visit, and we make sure to provide you with the most
authentic experience of the region possible through the hotels and
B&Bs we offer. Hotels and chalets are available in the larger
villages, while agriturismos (working farms with accommodations similar
to B&Bs) are more common in rural areas. And we always make sure you
have access to inspired regional cuisine, and the best panoramas you
can get in the Dolomites!
Prefer luxury accommodations?
You can also book a custom departure of this trip using our Luxury Hotels. For details, please contact us.
Want to learn more about our Mountain Inns & Rifugi?
Rifugi – or mountain huts in
English – are the classic accommodation for hikers, climbers,
mountaineers, and ski mountaineers in the Alps. Set in spectacular
locations high in the Dolomites, rifugi are accessible only on foot
(with a few exceptions that are reachable by car). These marvelous
establishments are open primarily in the summer, with a select few in
winter, and offer meals and sleeping facilities.
The Dolomite rifugi are considered the best in the Alps. While some are dormitory style with bunk beds, many meet the standard of a simple guest house with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms, and each has its own unique character and charm. Bedding and linens are provided, hot showers are available, and meals are served in common dining areas – like a small mountain inn set high in the mountains with the most incredible vistas in the Dolomites. Whether you’re hiking in summer or skiing in winter, an overnight rifugio stay is not to miss on a Dolomite holiday.
To learn even more about rifugi in the Dolomites, check out our Rifugios in the Dolomites article, and learn about one of the best ways to experience these incredible mountains!
Want to see the Dolomites in action?
Check out the high definition videos in our SUMMER VIDEO GALLERY!
Want to learn more about hiking in the Dolomites?
Check out our Tips for Hiking in the Dolomites article!
Want to know what type of weather you should expect on your trip?
Check out our Climate and Weather in the Dolomites article!
Want to learn what it’s like to stay in a rifugio before you visit?
Check out our Rifugios in the Dolomites article!
Still want more adventure?
We
can add several days of via ferrata to your trek, on day 6 traversing
the breathtaking Pelmo, and day 10 before you return to Cortina. Ask us for details!
Short on time?
Check out our 6-day Hiking the Alta Via N.1 of the Dolomites Quick Getaway!
Dolomite Mountains offers fantastic extensions that you can enjoy before or after your trip in the Dolomites. Explore Venice, Verona, Lake Garda, Florence, or Milan, or any of the many other magical places found throughout Italy. There's no more perfect way to recover from jet lag upon arrival, or delay your return to reality at the end of your trip!
Group Departures
Dates colored in GREEN are available; dates colored ORANGE have limited space; dates colored RED are sold out.
Trip dates | Trip status | Price | |
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28 Sep - 3 Oct, 2024 | Limited space | € 1940 | BOOK NOW |
Cost
All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions.
€ 1.940 per person
Cost Includes:
- Trip briefing
- Logistics and map of the area
- In/Out group airport transfer (Venice Marco Polo)
- 2 nights accommodation in 3-star hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo
- 3 nights accommodation in rifugios (shared dormitories)
- All breakfasts
- Dinners at rifugios
- Local English speaking hiking guide
- Transfers on days 2 and 5
- A €15 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon-neutral
- Local tourist tax
- Italian VAT tax
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Itinerary in Pictures
Hiking Alta Via N.1 - Getaway Part I GROUP DEPARTURE: Trek part of the Alta Via 1 – the classic high route of the Dolomites! You’ll revel in 6 days of hiking through some of the most breathtaking scenery in these incredible Italian Alps. This is the perfect quick trip for those looking for a classic trek but who are short on time!